YAI- Erica is a Self-Advocate

Erica, a resident of YAI's Wagner Residence, has been a self-advocate for three years. The experience has not only given her confidnece and sharpened her social skills, but has also been a growing experience. Now she's involved in speaking with lawmakers and senators, both locally and in Albany.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Disabilities
• advocacy
• YAI Network
• YAI
• YAINIPD
• autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Learning Disabilities
• Down Syndrome
• Mental Retardation
• Asperger Syndrome
• autism spectrum disorders
• Seizure Disorder
• Fragile X syndrome
• special education
• Central Park Challenge
• occupational therapy
• physical therapy
• play therapy
• mental health